Openings at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

KeMU/ADM/DoS/1/2/2023

Job Description 
The Students Counsellor will be expected to:-

• Provide guidance and counselling services to students and employees.
• Promote personal, social and career development.
• Provide appropriate interventions to assist employees/ students with psycho-social related problems.
• Identify employees/ students with social, psychological or health related problems and assisting in getting solutions.
• Prepare, develop, review and monitor comprehensive counseling plans.
• Analyze and take appropriate action on feedback from student’s customer satisfaction surveys. 
• Maintain accurate records of counseling services.
• Recommend to the University Management, those students who may need assistance.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Requirements 

• Master’s Degree in Counselling and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution
• Served at the grade of Counsellor or a comparable position in a University or public service office for at least six (6) years.
• Undertaken strategic leadership development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks.
• Undertaken counsellor supervision course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Undertaken trainer of facilitation course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week.
• Proficient in Computer Applications.
• Registered with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA).
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information.

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KeMU/ADM/DoS/2/2/2023

Job Description 
The Assistant Students Counsellor will be expected to:-

• Provide counseling services at the University.
• Coordinate activities of Peer Counselors in the University
• Organize student’s orientation exercise to familiarize them with counseling services at the University.
• Keep an accurate record of counseling sessions with the students.
• Prepare and develop comprehensive counseling plan
• Liaise with academic advisors in identifying the students who need counseling and making the necessary arrangements to help them.
• Prepare and keep accurate records of counseling services at the University.
• Recommend to the University Management those students who may need further assistance.
• Recommending students for work-study programme.
• Supervise staff under them.
• Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Requirements 

• Master’s Degree in Counselling and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution.
• Served at the grade of Counsellor or a comparable position in a University or public service office for at least four (4) years.
• Trainer of Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Registration with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA).
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information.

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KeMU/ADM/RAA/3/2/2023 

Job Description 
The Administrative Assistant, Examinations will be expected to:-

• Typeset and edit examinations drafts in a timely manner in line with examination roadmap to achieve adherence to the university calendar. 
• Assist in generating reports by gathering information from the stored files to provide information on Student’s academic and discipline status. 
• Maintain an elaborate examination database in soft copies for the library by uploading information into the system for future use and easy access. 
• Manage and offer front office services for the department through receiving and directing visitors to ensure better client service. 
• Assist in verification of examination results in line with the examination regulations and guidelines. 
• Packaging of examinations by correctly labelling packing bags in line with examination regulations to ensure efficiency in delivery. 
• Participate in examination administration by issuing and receiving booklets and attendance lists for future reference and data analysis.
• Carry out any other duty assigned by the supervisor. 

Minimum Requirements 
For direct appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

• A Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution with not less than two (2) years’ working experience in a similar or related position.
• Evidence of proficiency in the use of information management systems.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

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KeMU/HR/SW/4/2/2023

Duties and Responsibilities: - 

• Enforce code of conduct and KeMU values in the hostels and report breach.
• Perform regular checks on security around hostels and within the hostels to ensure safety is guaranteed to the students;
• Ensure cleanliness in the hostels for purposes of having the hostels clean and safe for students’ accommodation;iv. Inspect the hostel rooms, entire building and equipment on a daily basis to ensure operating standards in the hostels are as per the requirements;
• Report matters of repair and maintenance to relevant authority after inspection of the rooms to ensure the hostels are in good working conditions;
• Ensure room allocation to students is undertaken to provide accommodation to the students every semester in line with the University policies.
• Provision of basic first Aid when necessary.
• Keeping up to date records of halls and accommodation: Room allocation, Key catalogue, and Students check in and out.
• Keeping in close know of some counseling cases with advice from student counselor
• Any other related duty assigned by dean of students or related Authority

Minimum Requirements: 

• Certificate in Housekeeping or Facility Management.
• KCSE level of Education with at least Grade D+ or equivalent with three (3) years’ experiences in Halls of Residence or related institutional setup.
• Be physically fit.
• Have a certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police
• Have a clean record of service
• Applicants must have proven integrity, assertiveness, alertness and compliance to orders.

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KeMU/AA/CIS/I/I/2023

Responsibilities: 

• Articulating the mission and vision of the University and the department.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
• Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Facultydevelopment plans.
• Teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc. in relevantfields.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular in the department.
• Participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective andefficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Dean of Schoolor CoD as deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements 

• Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized or accreditedinstitution.
• Must have at least 3 years of teaching and/or research experience at university levelsince becoming Lecturer/Research Fellow or six (6) years research/industryexperience.
• Must have a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as lecturer or equivalentof which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) post- graduate degree students to completion as aLecturer or equivalent.
• Must have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars orWorkshops.
• Must show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching &Success in student supervision.
• Must show evidence of contribution to university life through active participation in departmental matters, students’ academic advising, School and UniversityMeetings committee membership and others.
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies (whereapplicable
• Must show evidence of having developed proposals that have attracted funding.

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KeMU/AA/CIS/2/I/2023

Specific responsibilities: 

• Teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Articulating the mission and vision of the University and the department.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
• Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Faculty development plans.
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising
• Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc. in relevant fields.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular in the department
• Participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Dean of School or COD as deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements 

• Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized or accredited Institution;

or 

• Master’s degree in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field From an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching
• Experience at University level or in research or in industry and a minimum of 24 Publications points, of which at least 16 should be from refereed journal paper. 
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies (where Applicable)

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KeMU/AA/CJ/3/I/2023

Responsibilities: 

• Articulating the mission and vision of the University and the department.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
• Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Facultydevelopment plans.
• Teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc. in relevantfields.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular in the department.
• Participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective andefficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Dean of Schoolor CoD as deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements 

• Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized or accreditedinstitution.
• Must have at least 3 years of teaching and/or research experience at university levelsince becoming Lecturer/Research Fellow or six (6) years research/industryexperience.
• Must have a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as lecturer or equivalentof which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) post- graduate degree students to completion as aLecturer or equivalent.
• Must have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars orWorkshops.
• Must show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching &Success in student supervision.
• Must show evidence of contribution to university life through active participation in departmental matters, students’ academic advising, School and UniversityMeetings committee membership and others.
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies (whereapplicable
• Must show evidence of having developed proposals that have attracted funding.

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KeMU/AA/IR/4/1/2023

Specific responsibilities: 

• Teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Articulating the mission and vision of the University and the department.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
• Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Faculty development plans.
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising
• Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc. in relevant fields.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular in the department
• Participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Dean of School or COD as deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements 

• Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized or accredited Institution;

or 

• Master’s degree in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field From an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching
• Experience at University level or in research or in industry and a minimum of 24 Publications points, of which at least 16 should be from refereed journal paper. 
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies (where Applicable)

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KeMU/AA/SMHS/5/2/2023

Specific responsibilities: 

• Teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Articulating the mission and vision of the University and the department.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
• Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Faculty development plans.
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising
• Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc. in relevant fields.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular in the department
• Participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Dean of School or COD as deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements 

• Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized or accredited Institution;

or 

• Master’s degree in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field From an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching
• Experience at University level or in research or in industry and a minimum of 24 Publications points, of which at least 16 should be from refereed journal paper. 
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies (where Applicable)

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KeMU/AA/SMHS/6/2/2023

Specific responsibilities: 

• Teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Articulating the mission and vision of the University and the department.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
• Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Faculty development plans.
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising
• Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc. in relevant fields.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular in the department
• Participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Dean of School or COD as deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements 

• Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized or accredited Institution;

or 

• Master’s degree in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field From an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching
• Experience at University level or in research or in industry and a minimum of 24 Publications points, of which at least 16 should be from refereed journal paper. 
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies (where Applicable)